After May 10th
Family | Posted by Jannie on 18 March 2009 @ 11:18 AM 53 Comments
photo credit: my Aunt Sue in 1970!
After May 10th there are gonna be some major changes around Funstertown!
I’ll finally organize ALL my old pictures, pre-digital camera and put up a Fabulous Pictorial Post about my penpals I visited in Europe in 1999. I’ve been writing back and forth since 1994 — yes, snailmail letters, with seven gals around my age. And two more in Brisbane, Australia. But I owe them All letters now ’cause I’ve turned my fancy to this blogging thang. (Any pals reading this – please forgive me yet again – I promise I’ll write soon. I really will. This blog post will be my witness and my readers will hopefully hold me accountable. xo)
After May 10th I’ll scan some photos of Younger Jannie too. I was a baby once! Hey, I’ll put up a photo I did scan for my old blog a while back. That was me at 6 and my brother Patrick at 5. Sadly, Pat was killed in a car crash when he was 16. Heart-breaking, yes, but what can you do? Life and love go on. I also had a sister die when she was hit by a car in front of our home. She was 6 and I was 12 at the time. Her name was Louanne.
Long deep breath.
Another deep breath.
Okay.
After May 10th Kelly’s rooom will be completely redecorated and rearranged. It’s gotten so overloaded with things that need to be culled through. eBay, here we come.
I’ll file papers.
I’ll plant flowers.
I’ll start that vegetable garden.
I’ll pick up a hammer and saw, or at least a paintbrush and vacuum cleaner. (Reminds me of that joke my landlord likes to tell… You hear about the blind carpenter? He picked up his hammer and saw!) 
After May 10th will be a general Spring Clean for this May Queen. (As I mentioned in a recent comment to The Wonderful & Wise Blogger Talon, I used to think that Led Zeplin lyric was “a sprinkling” for the May Queen.)
What I’m trying to say is….. I’ve been so fixated on that date and preparation for my big-little CD release show that I haven’t really looked beyond it or imagined the possibility of life after May 10th, 2009. And I’m not so sure if that’s healthy or not. It’s not really that I’m out of balance, but I am putting a ton of things on hold. You know what I mean? Do you ever get like that?
On 18 March 2009 at 11:21 am
sheila said,
Oh my gosh! Your daughter looks just like young Jannie!
Love your yesterdays post! lol! funny! and thanks for the props! btw, LOVED your landlords joke! HA!
sheila’s last blog post..Dreams, Wordless Wednes, and New Ventures all rolled into one!
On 18 March 2009 at 11:36 am
wade said,
this post made me very tired
On 18 March 2009 at 12:36 pm
Lance said,
Hey Jannie,
I can’t imagine how difficult your childhood was with your losses. I suppose it makes you really appreciate life. Big deep breath here too. You surely do that – it’s what I see anyway – your life is one that is lived. Keep on doing that…
May 10th – yes, a big day indeed! I’m excited for you!! So, I say enjoy the anticipation of this date!
And…I love the picture – young Jannie! (well…you’re still young, so let’s call it younger Jannie!!)
Lance’s last blog post..Going Local
On 18 March 2009 at 2:06 pm
K said,
I hope May 10th lives up to all the hype.
I definitely get tunnel vision sometimes.
K’s last blog post..RTT – The Early Edition
On 18 March 2009 at 2:20 pm
Jannie said,
Sheila: Doesn’t she look like me, tho? She looked more like her dad than I the first couple years. (altho in her ultrasound photo at 20 weeks, she looked a lot like MY dad. I resemble him a lot.) I should get her in a similar pose and smile and have a look-see. btw, I had a blast commenting on your song post! Memories….
Wade: Doesn’t it, tho? All that work to be done. Somehow I do believe I will actually enjoy doing it, tho. I can work amazingly fast and efficiently when motivated. And I bet you do too?
Lance: The losses were something that we all had to deal with and yes, no doubt made life all the more preciousl to live. Your kind words are so nicely put. I realized after I posted tho, that Pat was actually not quite 16 at the time of his death, was a couple months shy of it.
May 10th is going to be a great party and joyful celebration – all my friends cheering me on. Much Funstering. And I’ll be well prepared and ready to roll with whatever happens.
K: Which ties right into what I was saying to Lance, it will be great! It’s not like I’ve never performed before – being in the Funsters band gave me lot of experience. And the smaller shows and open mikes I’ll be performing in over the next 7 weeks will be just the ticket.
On 18 March 2009 at 3:27 pm
debbie said,
All the time. And I don’t really think it is a wise thing to do. But I still fall into the trap.
debbie’s last blog post..You can hear a pin drop
On 18 March 2009 at 4:03 pm
Rhett said,
May 10th. OMG.
Yes, have felt like it!
Rhett’s last blog post..In Retrospect
On 18 March 2009 at 4:16 pm
Patricia said,
Yes, I feel like that all the time! I get so deeply involved with what I am doing.
Life, loss and love all seem to go very much at hand.
There is life after May 10th…but your focus needs to be where it is right now…
Take a deep breath and just put your feet up for a minute or two along the way – a request
Patricia’s last blog post..Announcing a Writing Contest – With a Financial Incentive!
On 18 March 2009 at 4:20 pm
G said,
Asolutely get tunnel vision sometimes.
When I was trying to land an agent for my book, my writing went on hold for a year. When I started my blog, my writing went on hold for a year.
In any event, always remember that God does indeed grant serenity in your life.
(sorry, I have that saying on a coffee cup and on one of my chat room personas)
G’s last blog post..Book Review: "Inventing Wyatt Earp: His Life And Many Legends" by Allen Barra
On 18 March 2009 at 4:56 pm
Vered - MomGrind said,
I think it’s very normal to put life on hold while preparing for a major project. I’ve done it before, and I’m sure I’ll do it again. It always feels so good to go back to normal.
Vered – MomGrind’s last blog post..Lipo Dissolve Nightmare: A Cosmetic Procedure Gone Wrong
On 18 March 2009 at 5:11 pm
Kimm said,
Sorry to hear about your loses.
There is something about film photos that can’t match the new digital age pictures.
Good Luck with your projects
Kimm’s last blog post..St. Patricks Day and Me
On 18 March 2009 at 7:26 pm
Renee said,
Jannie, your losses are too sad. It does make you appreciate how precious life is and I’m sure your siblings are up in heaven cheering you on
I think we all have those big milestone dates but yours is HUGE! How exciting! But after May 10th you’ll have to deal with your millions of new Jannie fans and won’t have the time! Are you going to allow for CDs to be purchased off your site? Reserve a signed copy for me
Renee
p.s. The lyrics AREN’T sprinkling for the May Queen? I didn’t know that… embarassing…
Renee’s last blog post..Tangled Up in Blue…
On 18 March 2009 at 8:40 pm
Thomma Lyn said,
(((((((Jannie))))))))), I’m so sad to hear about your siblings. Life and love are indeed so precious.
I’m excited about your CD release! Count on me to buy a copy.
And I completely understand getting wrapped up in a big project and a big date and trying to have everything ready… or ack, everything ready that one can get ready, anyhow! I try to tell myself, “a step at a time, a step at a time”… doing things incrementally helps to keep me from feeling overwhelmed.
xxxxooooo
Thomma Lyn’s last blog post..More Frog Eggs and a Bunny Benefit!
On 18 March 2009 at 9:36 pm
Jannie said,
Debbie: Reflecting, I acually think this is quite natural and necessary for me. It’s a pretty big step in my life. But sucha a great one.
Rhett: I’M NORMAL!? I’m NORMAL!!! I am not an animal. (Well, I am…) But a NORMAL one.
Patricia: Yes, deeply involved! What is it with being human? Yesterday something reminded of a novel I read years ago and absolutely love, “Four Letters Of Love by Niall Williams and I retrieved it from way high up in the back of a closet. But I tell myself I can’t read it yet. I might lose my focus!
Kimm: Thank you for your nice words. And photos, I guess sometimes it depends on how good the camera is, eh?
G: It is always great to hear someone speak of God. I need to speak of him more here, as He really is everything. And whether that saying is from a coffee cup or not, it’s certainly true.
Vered: Yes! More Corroboration for my sudden realization that this is probably actually where I need to be. And I do so value your input.
Hey, Renee, yes CDs will be available off my site, just $10.00 each, with $2.00 S&H for the first one and $1.00 additionally, in the 50 Continental States. I’m also looking into some kind of a coded thing you use for iTunes, or something like that. But the CDs will be ever so much more better, cool photos, etc. And yes, signed for you! Oh, and lyric bloopers — I’m gonna do a whole post on those to see what you guys come up with.
Thomma Lyn! Yes, that’s it exactly, one step at a time. I make a list every day. Gonna bust it tommorrow. “They” say 2 hours a day is the least you need to make a dream into a reality. And thanks on the hugs for my past losses. I appreciate it.
On 18 March 2009 at 10:50 pm
teahouseblossom said,
Yay for you for coming up with a plan!!! I do know the feeling of being on hold..that’s my entire life right now. It’s why I admire you for actually making a game plan.
On 18 March 2009 at 11:36 pm
Talon said,
Jannie, I’m so sorry you suffered the heartbreaking losses of Louanne and Patrick. The photo of you and Patrick is beautiful – he, camera-shy and you with that devilish sweet grin. Yes, Kelly has your smile. There is something charming and innocent about old black and white photos…
I can think of a few of those dates that loom large and render us impossible of imagining beyond them as they absorb so much of our time and energy and concentration. I think of my wedding day, the due dates of my three children (who never did consult a calendar before making their appearances – lol)…and those sorts of dates alter our lives once they come and go. I think of them as punctuation marks in our lives. Sometimes they are periods and end a part of our lives, sometimes they are exclamation points of joyful times…well, you get the idea. Definitely a CD release is that sort of a date. I can’t wait until I can order your CD and have the pleasure of listening…and I’m hoping to enjoy some youtube videos of the party.
It’s good to have things to focus on beyond the date and especially fun things like redecorating. Something tells me that Kelly will have a super cool room.
(I’m still giggling at the ’sprinkling for the May Queen’…and you’re way too kind calling me wise!)
Talon’s last blog post..The sunset hour
On 18 March 2009 at 11:37 pm
Jannie said,
Well Teahouse, it seems I stumbled onto my plan! At 30 I picked up a guitar and realized I could write songs. Wrote some, then went crazy and recorded them. So… I might as well go ahead and put those suckers on a disc, maybe even with cute photos on the package and all that stuff. And how ’bout learning the gee-tar playing to sing them too for a show?! In front of my adoring friends.
And how is your life on hold?
On 19 March 2009 at 1:16 am
joaquin said,
sometimes i think i tried to put my life on hold but accidently hung up on it.
i hope it calls back.
On 19 March 2009 at 3:57 am
SnaggleTooth said,
I don’t even remember the last time I had something like that to look forward too… UR lucky to have such grand plans!
I procrastinate tons lately, due to tired-disability.
Thanks for the great old pic. Sorry you had so much loss in your siblinghood, that’s difficult. But the old great memories caught in the photos are golden for all time, n can’t be traded, n wouldn’t be sold for a mill-bux.
SnaggleTooth’s last blog post..Worn
On 19 March 2009 at 7:07 am
Lynn said,
I smile when I think of your May concert and wish I could be there. (Remember to record it for us.) Those photographs are such a treasure – it is wonderful that you have those memories captured on film.
Lynn’s last blog post..Spirit, life is a gift and Think
On 19 March 2009 at 8:34 am
Chris said,
I admire your ability to focus, divide and conquer. Good for you! And I totally get “like that”. I understand. Hang in there, you’re doing great.
PS: Humbling to learn about the loss of your brother and sister. Although the tragedies were long ago, I’m still very sorry. Blessings.
Chris’s last blog post..The Damn Scam
On 19 March 2009 at 10:13 am
Jewel/Pink Ink said,
There is something about childhood photos that makes time stand still and put a lump in our throat. Looking forward to your “ch ch ch changes”
Jewel/Pink Ink’s last blog post..Choosing Happiness
On 19 March 2009 at 10:18 am
Jannie said,
Talon: See, even this comment proves your wiseness beyond my years. Thanks for your more than kind words about my brother and sister, you touched me deeply. And about important life dates. “my three children (who never did consult a calendar before making their appearances – lol)…” You are so funny! About Kelly’s room, I decorated it when I was 6 months pregnant with her so I think we’re due for an update. I’ll be sure to do a post on it.
Joaquin: That line is absolutely hilarious! You’re a comedian, right? So good to see you here again.
Snag: Going without sleep debilitates one’s whole existence, I know from personal experience. I really really hope there will be some way you can get more sleep. And as I mentioned above, my grand plan has totally been stumbled on. And thanks for your lovely words about childhood pictures. After May 10th I’ll have a lot of fun going through them – I have 2 boxes full.
Lynn: Yep, yep, yep, I’ll be taping for sure! I also plan to tape this coming Wednesday. Hope it doesn’t rain.
Chris: Yes, I’m jumping right in, aren’t I, on the Music Plan! My goal is to be as prepared as possible that night, so I can just have fun and be in the moment. And thank you for your kinds words about my siblings who have passed on.
Jewel: Hey, Miss Rock Band Lead Singer… Yes, am gonna get ready to “turn and face the tide.” for those ch-ch-ch-changes!
On 19 March 2009 at 12:43 pm
kimmi said,
Hugs and sorry for your loses, jannie.
A lovely picture you have there!!
On 19 March 2009 at 3:52 pm
Tess Marshall said,
Jannie,
I’m sorry for your loss as well. You’re right about one thing life and love go and you have done it well.
Yes I’ve quit many things when I’m single focused so lighten up on yourself. You’re right on track and all you mentioned will be there in the future. You have a
BIG Dream your tending too!
I love the thought of more old pics. Keep em comin.
On 19 March 2009 at 4:04 pm
Heather Happymaker said,
Are you done with all that stuff yet? Heh.
Your CD is being released 5/10??? Awesome!! Where can we get it?
Heather Happymaker’s last blog post..St Paddy’s Day Remembered
On 19 March 2009 at 4:19 pm
Sara said,
Jannie,
I’m not sure I’m ready for the person you become after May 10th, especially with how busy you’ve already been preparing your music:~)
On the other hand, I love your energy, which just radiates from your writing!
Also, I echo what others have said and congratulate you on the release of your CD! How do we purchase it?
Sara’s last blog post..The power of make-believe
On 19 March 2009 at 4:38 pm
Liara Covert said,
The world unfolds differently as consciousness takes shape in your life. This universal awareness is masked. As you sort through different physical forms, you begin to gain insight into what is extraneous and unnecessary. This leads you back to your own thought process, how you determine what you need or not at a given moment. You come face-to-face with self-created illusions and gradually dissolve them. Only then do you feel truth.
Liara Covert’s last blog post..10 Revelations to prick the ears
On 19 March 2009 at 5:53 pm
Natural said,
i’m like that right now and i’m taking a “break” from blogging activities, but not commenting.
looking forward to seeing some of your old pictures. i wish, i wish i had some old photos of me. there’s a few, but not too many.
wow, sorry to read about your brother, i’m sure that was and is tough to deal with. it’s so great that you have a picture with him. i know you treasure it.
Natural’s last blog post..Pet Peeve Friday
On 19 March 2009 at 9:56 pm
Evelyn LIm said,
I’m sorry to learn that you’ve got to experience tragedies in your family while you were young. Hugs to you!
I’m looking forward to seeing more of your old photos! Have fun in the meantime!!
Evelyn LIm’s last blog post..Cultivate Positive Money Beliefs By Busting 10 Myths
On 19 March 2009 at 11:24 pm
Mia said,
I get like that a lot. In fact, I decide that after certain dates, other things will fall into place and then I forget to DO what needs to be done so that those things WILL fall in place….oh, you mean I have to DO something!?!?!?!
Mia’s last blog post..Remember This Day
On 19 March 2009 at 11:51 pm
nikkicrumpet said,
I think it’s perfectly normal to be putting things on hold when you’re anticipating such a big life event. And heck there will be plenty of days to clean the house and organize….no sense putting off life to get that kind of stuff done! So enjoy the days leading up to the big time!
nikkicrumpet’s last blog post..~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~
On 20 March 2009 at 12:47 am
robbi said,
Jannie Funster, I am like that most of the time, and when not, am in a state of Mea Culpa,Mea Culpa Maximus.
But then,just as it will for evermore,I understand that the sun will come up the next morning and life as I know it will go on, no matter what the robbi does.
robbi’s last blog post..ink marks on a blank page Monday 16th March
On 20 March 2009 at 8:09 am
Glenn Buttkus said,
Yeah, probably, maybe…that old tunnel vision just creeps in on us when we least expect it. but in your case, you are like a child so anxious about the coming of a birthday or Christmas that you are just busting a gut with waiting, and it can’t arrive a moment too soon. It is charming to see that sort of enthusiasm in someone else. As to the Jannie CD release, will this one be the tunes from I NEED A MAN, or something new and different? Either way, you should be able to count on peddling a ton of them to the Funsters out here. It will draw all of us a mite closer to that Jannieness wse covet. You are not a stranger to tragedy, and/or illness, and yet you have not descended into a bipolar haze, but rather have created Funsterland, and recruited an army, several posses of well wishers, cyber friends, and internet acquaintances. Without tragedy though, none of us could fully appreciate the goodness we do find in life, and within us. Kelly is you, and you are her; uncanny resemblence really. I love the comments you drop off on my site, and I stand in a long line stretching from Austin to Astoria with my gratitude. You are a wonder, perhaps an anomoly, some kind of freak of nature, a good humor girl. Regardless, many of us bow to your Funsterness, and love you for sharing with us, your self and your family, your passions, your bra flinging, your music….hell the list goes on and on, as you do. As Oprah says, “You go, girl!”
Glenn
Glenn Buttkus’s last blog post..In Memory of My Feelings
On 20 March 2009 at 9:25 am
Kalyani said,
My science teacher used to tell the joke a little differently…
“I see,” said the blind man to the deaf dog as he picked up his hammer and saw.
On 20 March 2009 at 9:50 am
Cricket said,
Hey Jannie my friend….spring is back and so am I.
I know you are ready for May 10th. Sometimes when we have a big event in our life on the horizon it is hard to move on with the rest of life.
I love Spring. I love the newness. I have been doing a huge amount of spring cleaning myself.
You are happy as always. I will be back this time.
Cricket’s last blog post..Dear me…
On 20 March 2009 at 11:41 am
Jannie said,
Kimmi: Hi and thanks so much for popping by again. I have corrected your URL. And look forward to getting back over to your wonderful blog. And yah, it’s such a cute pic, eh!
Tess: Big dream, big dream. I imagine the first CD will be the hardest – just as they say “the first million is the hardest!” Thanks for your kind words and for your continued lovely support.
Happymaker: From this site and probably a bunch of other places. And looking into some kind of iTunes thing for it too!
Sara: Sure hope I don’t turn into a monster after May 10th, eh!? No, probably just a very happy Jannie to have aaccomplished my goal. Really — my positive energy radiates? Yay! A Sally Field moment “You love me, you love me!”
I’ll have to put up a button here soon about how to get my FABULOUS CD!!
Liara: It is amazing how things we feel are important ebb and flow. Yes, so much is an illusion, self-created. All I really know is that love will save me.
Natural: Just please don’t take a permanent break from blogging, m-kay?? I like yer bloggin’. I certainly don’t have as many pictures of me as kids do these days, but the ones I have I do cherish and will so delight in sharing them with you all!
Evelyn: Gladly, fun is never far around any corner in my life. Sometimes I get depressed but never lasts more than an hour. Thanks for your kind words and I sure appreciate your visits here.
Mia: You DO more than enough in your life being a caring mom to 3 young kids. I like what you said tho – it’s true. Reminds me of what a pastor once said “It’s not one thing after another — IT’S ALWAYS SOMETHING!!”
Nikki: Yay, I’m normal! I’m normal! And I think the house and garden will still be here after May 10th, awaiting my loving attention.
Dear Robbi: Do you ever feel peaceful?? I’m sure you must but going from feeling you’re concentrating too hard on one thing to Mea Culpa does not leave much room for frolicking in the mulbery patch with your chickens and lizards.
Yes, Dear Glenn, it is indeed those I NEED A MAN tunes on this soon-to-be-released CD. There are new songs written since, but those the latter yet to be recorded. I’m sure the second CD will manifest itself much faster than the first. again, “that fir$t million is the harde$t to make.” Me – a freak of nature?? Yes – that is a fact, Jack!! btw, is your midle name Jack? Thomas? Richard? Harry??
Kalyani: My little gem of friendship-hood! Hello again. My science teacher didn’t tell jokes. I like your version better. I have a similar off-color one, best saved for when I see you in person. Which reminds me, I should check my cellphone for massages. Messages!
Cricket: You know you have been in my thoughts and heart! I’ve checked in on your photos site – absolutely amazing stuff you’re capturing, you are a true true talent. Happy spring to you too! I think I’ll put up a cute flowery background to celebrate after I post this.
On 20 March 2009 at 12:16 pm
Aidan said,
I love old black and white photographs from when my mom was little. She recently sent me one of her and my dad when they were teenagers. It is my favourite picture of them now. Old School black and white holds nothing to the digital era.
I also need to start to declutter, it is Spring break and well…. it should be time to clean, once I find the time I will be sure to get on it. Best of luck with your cleaning and organizing!
Aidan’s last blog post..Play Along: Plugin
On 20 March 2009 at 5:55 pm
robbi said,
frisbubble, Oh peaceful I am, in a relaxed state of torpor at many times I am.
But as one is forced by reality to live in reality, that I must do at all costs, ergo; Mea Culpa. For it is dear frenster that the robbi is not all things to all(wo)men and therefore that is the nub of the Mea thing. Just getting in first so to speak before those that I have wronged via speech,deed or thought can cry in unison, “It were him” Then point the pointy finger at one saying”I told you so, he has beady eyes” But, in the verbilisation of that I do find time after my daily Mea’s to frolic with the assorted lizards,chickens et al in the mulberry patch.
robbi’s last blog post..ink marks on a blank page Monday 16th March
On 20 March 2009 at 8:47 pm
Momisodes said,
I can certainly find myself fixated on things at times. Sounds like you’re ready for May 10th. Hope everything goes well
Momisodes’s last blog post..Sure, Why Not? I Guess Not EVERYONE Has Seen It.
On 20 March 2009 at 9:10 pm
Stacey / Create a Balance said,
Looking back at our history is an important component of what our future holds. I’m excited for you to explore your pictures as you creatively upload them onto the blogosphere. I want to acknowledge you for sharing your stories about your siblings (and thanks for the permission to take those long deep breaths).
Enjoy putting some of your life on hold. You are aware of what you are putting on hold and you self-acknowledge your need to do so. Yeah for Jannie!
Stacey / Create a Balance’s last blog post..Authentic Happiness Series – Part One
On 21 March 2009 at 1:05 am
ella said,
Oh look at little jannie!
ella’s last blog post..
On 21 March 2009 at 3:53 am
Lifecruiser Travel Blog said,
Great to see you again after so long time
Yep, I recognize that too well. Ehrm… Oh, how sad about your loss of siblings. I can’t even imagine how that must have been for you and your parents. *deep sigh*
Good luck x millions with all your work projects.
C U Around!
Lifecruiser Travel Blog’s last blog post..Ride thru blue without queue
On 21 March 2009 at 6:16 am
G said,
Sometimes I put certain things on hold in order to concentrate on other more important things.
However, I try not to leave those certain things on hold for too long, otherwise I may never get back to them. The longer something stays on hold, the more easily it can be forgotten about.
G’s last blog post..Syndexed*
On 21 March 2009 at 1:26 pm
Mama Zen said,
I absolutely do get like that.
I thought it was “sprinkling” for the May Queen, too!
Mama Zen’s last blog post..Review: Making Life Better
On 21 March 2009 at 3:56 pm
Jannie said,
Aidan: Hello and a big welcome here. Pleased as punch you could pop by. Will you be posting that b&w of your parents as teens on your blog? I’d love to see it.
Robbishy: Thank you for ever increasing my vocab. I always thought torpor was a state of frenzied passion – but just the opposite I find. I’d love to see a video of your eyes, to ascertain the actual beadiness thereof or not. You might indeed to my video debut on here quite soon indeed.
Stacey: Hello, Balance Lady. I was hoping you’d pop by this post and offer your input, which certainly does not disappoint. In retrospect the long deep breaths may have been as much for you readers, as for me, eh? The more comments that come in on this, the better I feel about putting things on hold. Thank you.
Ella: Wasn’t I CUTE!?!?!? Why didn’t I realize it at the time??? Actually, I didn’t even realize it until last year that I’d been so darn cute!
Lifecruiser: Thank you for cruising back! Your kind words are appreciated. Thanks for everything. C U around in cyberspace too, for sure!
G: It’s like Joaquin said with such humor up in his comment… “sometimes i think i tried to put my life on hold but accidently hung up on it. i hope it calls back.” Funny!
Mama Z: I guess any line that’s preceded with “it’s just a bustle in your hedgerow,” is open to any kind of interpretation the listener can make of it, eh?
Momisodes, sorry your comment had fallen through the cracks there. No, I am not quite ready yet, but I WILL be. Thanks.
On 21 March 2009 at 4:39 pm
Christina Bledsoe said,
Wow, girl you’re going to be busier than a one-armed man in an ass kicking contest.
Christina Bledsoe’s last blog post..Does It Matter That She Looked Like An Old Woman?
On 21 March 2009 at 6:15 pm
Dot said,
I’m so sorry to hear about your early losses. Hugs, Jannie. That’s so sad.
I listened to all your snippets (finally) and like the last one (Sugar Lady) the best — I like your lower singing voice, and like the bluesy sound. You’re so talented! It sounds like what you’ll need to do after May 10 is REST.
Dot’s last blog post..Sleep and Healing
On 21 March 2009 at 6:45 pm
Jannie said,
Christina: Or a one-legged bricklayer in an ass kicking contest!!
Dot: I was just thinking about you! You are so nice to leave your sweet words. Thank you. Hey, glad you like Sugar Lady! I will dedicate it to you on May 10th, I really will!!! And freaking right on the resting part. I might not get out of bed for a week.
On 21 March 2009 at 8:33 pm
Jeanne said,
Thanks for coming by!
Great picture of your brother, and good reminder that, whatever we lose, we still have our memories (until we don’t, and then we don’t remember what we’ve lost either, so that’s okay).
Good luck with your CD release — it seems so incredible to me that I actually interact with people like you and Rachel who are actual professional musicians. Blogging is a weird thing.
Jeanne’s last blog post..The Zygomatic Smile
On 23 March 2009 at 2:13 pm
Jannie said,
Jeanne (My new Jeanne – as I already have Jeanne Endo who coments here) … Your comment supplied a whole poem which is in my newer post, as below.
“it seems so incredible to me that I actually interact with people like you and Rachel who are actual professional musicians,”
the new commenter writes
while I’m thinking,
it seems so incredible to me that I interact with people who actually return to this den of funiquity. (And deem a post worthy of a comment!)
Thank you for the honor of your visit and comment. I am heading to your blog now!.
On 23 March 2009 at 8:24 pm
Stacey / Create a Balance said,
Hey, the Balance Lady is always available for you. I’m just a comment or email or twitter away.
Stacey / Create a Balance’s last blog post..Carnival of Personal Development – March 23, 2009
On 27 March 2009 at 12:03 pm
Aidan said,
Jannie, I have the picture posted here in this post: http://daydreamz.net/2009/02/blast-to-the-past It is really cute.